Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Open Play Pickleball for Ages 10+ - Summer 2025
2025-06-02 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | River Park Pickleball Courts, 714 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Open Play Pickleball
Coed | Ages 10+ | $2 Per Visit
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 8:00-11:00am
June 2 – September 29
BV River Park Pickleball Courts
Registration: Drop-in
Anyone under the age of 16 must be signed in by a parent. There must also be an adult present, who is responsible for the participant, for the entirety of the participant’s time at the gym. This adult does not have to be their parent.
This game mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact sport for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! No experience required.
More information on Pickleball in Chaffee County can be found on the local Pickleball Club’s website: peaktopeakpickleball.com!
Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online

Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun - Summer 25
2025-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun
Coed – Grades 3-8 (as of Fall 2025) – $75
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 – Grades 3-5: 5:00-6:00pm – Grades 6-8: 6:00-7:00pm
Buena Vista High School Red and White Gyms (559 South Railroad)

Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Coach Kevin Lubbers and Coach Scott Crites to provide a summer youth basketball skills clinic! This program is for anyone that enjoys basketball and has a desire to improve their skills and have fun while doing so. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your basketball background and experience. Coach Lubbers has 20 years of College Basketball coaching experience and leading camps just like this one. Coach Crites is the current Associate Head Coach for Girls Varsity Basketball, the AD at BV High School, and a staple of Buena Vista Basketball for many years on the Boys and Girls sides. Coach Lubbers and Coach Crites will have the help of high school basketball players assisting them with the goal of individual player development. Our goal is to provide a positive environment so each athlete will gain confidence as a basketball player while improving their physical skills. Your athlete will have a tremendous experience and receive high levels of instruction.
Please be sure to wear either basketball shoes or sneakers and don’t forget a water bottle. Basketballs will be provided for this program.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29
Please be aware that if we do not have enough participants register for this program, we will not be able to run it. So, please tell everyone you know about this program and encourage them to sign up!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 3-5!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 6-8!

Collegiate Peaks Trail Ride
2025-05-04 08:00 - 14:00 | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Take on 25 miles of BV mountain biking, experiencing everything BV has to offer. From rolling gravel roads, OHV trails, & flowy singletrack, this fun yet challenging course provides a little bit of everything!

Most Eggcellent 10K, 5K, & Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
The Most Eggcellent 10K, 5K, and Easter Egg Hunt occurs on Easter weekend on the Saturday immediately before Easter. The foot races travel throughout the west side of Buena Vista, offering beautiful views of Mount Princeton on both courses. The Easter Egg Hunt is for kids ages 0 – 5th grade, and it’s a flurry of activity to see how many eggs can be collected!

Achieve Social: Split Happens - March 29, 2025
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Split Happens, 7615 US-50, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
Achieve Social: Split Happens
Coed
Ages: 14+
$5/Participant
Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 24th, 2025
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14+, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

Improve communication and teamwork skills
Build confidence
Develop social and cognitive skills

Details:

Activities and outings will have a ratio of 1 support staff for every 3 participants.
If more one-on-one help is needed, participants must bring their own volunteer or mentor.
Separate registration is required for each participant to ensure space availability.

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from Split Happens, contact Danielle Brown at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Monday, March 24th, 2025! Space is limited.
Split Happens: Please arrive at Split Happens, located at 7615 W US Hwy 50, Salida, CO, on Saturday, March 29th, at 2pm for a day of bowling with friends. We will be heading home around 4pm. Please reach out to Danielle Brown, Programming Assistant of Achieve Inc., at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976 with any questions.
Program Dates: March 29th – Split Happens, Salida, CO
Click here to register for Split Happens on March 29 in Salida CO!

Achieve Social: Karaoke & Games - February 1, 2025
2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:30 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Achieve Social: Karaoke & Games
Coed
Ages: 14+
$5/Participant
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 27th, 2025
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14+, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

Improve communication and teamwork skills
Build confidence
Develop social and cognitive skills

Details:

Activities and outings will have a ratio of 1 support staff for every 3 participants.
If more one-on-one help is needed, participants must bring their own volunteer or mentor.
Separate registration is required for each participant to ensure space availability.

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from the Buena Vista Recreation Center, contact Danielle Brown at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Monday, January 27th, 2025! Space is limited.
Karaoke & Games: Please arrive at the Buena Vista Community Center, located at 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, on Saturday, February 1st from 2:00-4:30pm for a Karaoke and Games event. Please reach out to Danielle Brown, Programming Assistant of Achieve Inc., at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976 with any questions.
Program Dates: February 1 – Karaoke & Games in Buena Vista, CO
Click here to register for the Karaoke and Games in Buena Vista on February 1!

Achieve Social: Hot Springs Pool Party - January 11, 2025
2025-01-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Mount Princeton Hot Springs, 15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO, 81236, United States
Achieve Social: Hot Springs Pool Party
Coed
Ages: 14 – 25
$5/Participant
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14-25, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

Improve communication and teamwork skills
Build confidence
Develop social and cognitive skills

Details:

Activities and outings will have a ratio of 1 support staff for every 3 participants.
If more one-on-one help is needed, participants must bring their own volunteer or mentor.
Separate registration is required for each participant to ensure space availability.

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from the hot springs, contact Danielle Brown at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Thursday, January 9th, 2025! Space is limited.
Hot Springs Pool Party: Please arrive at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, located at 15870 County Road 162, Nathrop, CO, on Saturday, January 11th from 2:00-4:30pm to soak, float and hang with friends. Please reach out to Danielle Brown, Programming Assistant of Achieve Inc., at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976 with any questions.
Program Dates: January 11 – Hot Springs Pool Party in Nathrop, CO
Click here to register for the Hot Springs Pool Party in Nathrop on January 11th!

Women's 4-on-4 Basketball League - Fall 2024
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Women’s 4-on-4 Basketball League – Ages: 16+ $25/participant Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm November 4-December 16 Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Team Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24 *Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
NEW THIS YEAR!! Register your team for BV Rec’s Women’s 4-on-4 Basketball League! This is a half-court, recreational league. Standings will NOT be kept, and there is no postseason. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 7 games. Teams will play best 2 of 3 games to 25 (by 2’s and 3’s) against a scheduled opponent each week. Players will call their own fouls.
* 8 teams maximum, so please register early! *
* Minimum of 4 teams needed to operate this league. *

Click Here to Register a Player Online!
Click Here to Register a Team Online!

Achieve Social: Maker Space - November 9, 2024
2024-11-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Community Center, 715 E Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Achieve Social: Holiday Maker Space
Coed
Ages: 14 – 25
$5/Participant
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Registration Deadline: Saturday, November 7th, 2024
Buena Vista Recreation partners with Achieve, Inc. to provide programming for neurodiverse individuals (such as those on the autism spectrum or with ADD/ADHD). This program is designed for teens and young adults, ages 14-25, in Chaffee County and nearby areas.
Program Goals:

Improve communication and teamwork skills
Build confidence
Develop social and cognitive skills

Details:

Activities and outings will have a ratio of 1 support staff for every 3 participants.
If more one-on-one help is needed, participants must bring their own volunteer or mentor.
Separate registration is required for each participant to ensure space availability.

Transportation & Financial Assistance:

For help with transportation to/from the Buena Vista Recreation Center, contact Danielle Brown at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976.
Scholarships are available! Visit: www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/.

Sign up by Saturday, November 7th! Space is limited.
Maker Space: Please arrive at the Buena Vista Community Center, located at 715 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO, on Saturday, November 9th from 2:00-4:30pm for a maker space workshop event. This is a great time to make gifts for the holidays! Please reach out to Danielle Brown, Programming Assistant of Achieve Inc., at danielle@achievelifeskills.org or (970) 209-2976 with any questions.
Program Dates: November 9 – Holiday Maker Space in Buena Vista, CO
Click here to register for the Holiday Maker Space in Buena Vista on November 9!
